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How far is Carlsbad, NM, from North Platte, NE?

The distance between North Platte (North Platte Regional Airport) and Carlsbad (Cavern City Air Terminal) is 638 miles / 1026 kilometers / 554 nautical miles.

The driving distance from North Platte (LBF) to Carlsbad (CNM) is 856 miles / 1377 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 44 minutes.

North Platte Regional Airport – Cavern City Air Terminal

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Distance from North Platte to Carlsbad

There are several ways to calculate the distance from North Platte to Carlsbad. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 637.590 miles
  • 1026.101 kilometers
  • 554.050 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 638.599 miles
  • 1027.726 kilometers
  • 554.928 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from North Platte to Carlsbad?

The estimated flight time from North Platte Regional Airport to Cavern City Air Terminal is 1 hour and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between North Platte Regional Airport (LBF) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM)

On average, flying from North Platte to Carlsbad generates about 117 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 117 kilograms equals 259 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from North Platte to Carlsbad

See the map of the shortest flight path between North Platte Regional Airport (LBF) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM).

Airport information

Origin North Platte Regional Airport
City: North Platte, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LBF
ICAO Code: KLBF
Coordinates: 41°7′34″N, 100°41′2″W
Destination Cavern City Air Terminal
City: Carlsbad, NM
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CNM
ICAO Code: KCNM
Coordinates: 32°20′15″N, 104°15′46″W